2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C2.0L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following its most recent test on 22 March 2026 at 100,643 miles, but the maintenance trend shows signs of declining attention to consumables. While the car passed, the tester flagged worn tyres on both rear offside and nearside corners, alongside a damaged nearside rear seat belt buckle. This follows a period of instability in early 2024 when the vehicle failed an MOT due to multiple issues including inoperative engine management lights, wiper failure, and illegal tyre tread depths. The mileage accumulation is high for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,500 miles per year. The data shows a significant increase in usage over the last two years. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered roughly 24,426 miles, but the jump from March 2024 to March 2025 was even more pronounced at 10,748 miles, and the most recent interval between March 2025 and March 2026 saw an increase of 14,721 miles. This rapid mileage growth suggests heavy motorway or long-distance use, which typically accelerates wear on suspension components and braking systems. A prospective buyer should focus on the braking system and engine electronics. The record shows a recurring issue with rear brake discs being pitted or scored, first noted during the failure in March 2024 and again in the March 2024 pass. Although the March 2025 test was clean, the recent tyre wear suggests the vehicle is being driven on the limits of its consumables. The engine management light failure in March 2024 is a significant event that prevented emissions testing, so a thorough diagnostic scan is necessary to ensure no underlying sensor or ECU faults remain. Physical inspection of the rear suspension and tyres is also required. The pattern of uneven tyre wear on the edges suggests potential issues with wheel alignment or suspension bush degradation. Given the high mileage and the recent advisories, checking the condition of the shock absorbers and the integrity of the braking hardware is essential to ensure the vehicle meets the standard expected of a Mercedes-Benz at this mileage.